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Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Cheapest

$27

Average

$29

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Bilbao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

04:00PM4h30

Madrid

08:30PMBilbao

$271One-way

0 transfers

04:00PM5h00

Madrid

09:00PMBilbao

$291One-way

0 transfers

12:20AM5h30

Madrid

05:50AMBilbao

$291One-way

0 transfers

02:00PM3h50

Madrid

05:50PMBilbao

$291One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM4h10

Madrid

01:10PMBilbao

$301One-way

0 transfers

Madrid to Bilbao bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa	12:30AM Madrid	5h00	05:30AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	12:45AM Madrid	4h45	05:30AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	02:00AM Madrid	4h10	06:10AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	02:15AM Madrid	3h55	06:10AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	07:00AM Madrid	4h50	11:50AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	08:00AM Madrid	4h45	12:45PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	08:30AM Madrid	4h45	01:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	09:00AM Madrid	4h25	01:25PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	09:00AM Madrid	5h00	02:00PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	09:15AM Madrid	4h10	01:25PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	10:00AM Madrid	4h40	02:40PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	10:30AM Madrid	5h00	03:30PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	11:00AM Madrid	4h55	03:55PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	11:15AM Madrid	4h40	03:55PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	02:00PM Madrid	4h45	06:45PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	02:30PM Madrid	4h45	07:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	02:45PM Madrid	4h30	07:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	03:00PM Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83	5h15	08:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	03:00PM Madrid	4h45	07:45PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	03:00PM Madrid	4h10	07:10PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	03:30PM Madrid	4h45	08:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	04:00PM Madrid	4h45	08:45PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	05:00PM Madrid	4h20	09:20PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	05:30PM Madrid	4h45	10:15PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	06:00PM Madrid	4h45	10:45PM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	08:30PM Madrid	4h10	12:40AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Supra	08:45PM Madrid	3h55	12:40AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	09:10PM Madrid	18h00	03:10PM Bilbao	1 transfer
Alsa	10:00PM Madrid	4h15	02:15AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect
Alsa	10:15PM Madrid	4h00	02:15AM Bilbao	0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Madrid to Bilbao

Showing times and prices for Oct 04

Fastest Journey

3 h 55 m

Average

5 h 1 m

Buses per day

Distance

323 km

Of the 30 buses that leave Madrid for Bilbao every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:45PM3h55

Madrid

12:40AMBilbao

$581One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

02:15AM3h55

Madrid

06:10AMBilbao

$581One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

10:15PM4h00

Madrid

02:15AMBilbao

$431One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM4h10

Madrid

01:25PMBilbao

$581One-way

0 transfers

08:30PM4h10

Madrid

12:40AMBilbao

$561One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Madrid to Bilbao

Distance	200 miles (322 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 55 min
Average bus ticket price	$61 (€52)
Bus frequency	11 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day
Bus companies	Alsa or Alsa Supra

Buses from Madrid to Bilbao cover the 200 miles (322 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 55 min with our travel partners like Alsa or Alsa Supra. Normally, there are 11 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $61 (€52), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $43 (€37). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.

Bus companies: Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar from Madrid to Bilbao

You can travel by bus to Bilbao from Madrid with Alsa, Alsa Supra and BlaBlaCar for as low as $33 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Bus information from Madrid to Bilbao with Alsa:

Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: $33
Alsa frequency: 15 a day

Buses from Madrid to Bilbao

Buses in Spain are an affordable way to travel between cities. A number of bus companies offer domestic and international routes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao are operated by Spanish provider, ALSA with up to 20 departures a day. The first bus leaves in the early hours of the morning, while the last departure at around 8:30 p.m. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao require a journey time of approximately 4 hours.

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Madrid to Bilbao Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Madrid to Bilbao when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€31
1 Day in Advance	€31
1 Week in Advance	€31
2 Weeks in Advance	€31
1 Month in Advance	€31
3 Months in Advance	€31

Madrid to Bilbao Buses: General Information

While taking a bus is slower than both and train it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 4 hours to arrive in Bilbao.

All Madrid to Bilbao buses are run by ALSA.
Most buses are direct, depart from Madrid's Intercam Av. America bus station and arrive at Bilbao bus station.
Traveling from Madrid to Bilbao by bus takes as little as 4 hours and 5 minutes to arrive in Bilbao.
Most travelers book their Madrid to Bilbao bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Taking the Bus from Madrid

Buses from Madrid to Bilbao leave from the Intercambiador de Transporte bus station, located on Avenida de America, which has good local transport links by bus and metro to the rest of the city and the suburbs. Madrid's efficient and extensive transport network is supplemented by regular night bus routes. Taxis are also available at the bus station.

Getting into Madrid by Bus

Bilbao is a bustling port and the capital of Vizcaya in the Basque Region of Northern Spain and is situated on the tidal Nervión River. Bilbao enjoys a mild climate, more temperate than much of Spain and has become increasingly popular, with visitors enjoying the art and architecture of the modernist Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry. Other attractions are the Basque Museum and La Ria Maritime Museum. Bilbao's Old Town, or Casco Viejo, has seven streets full of interesting shops and cafes. Buses from Madrid to Bilbao arrive at the TermiBus Station, which is linked by tram to central Bilbao. Bilbao has plenty of public transport options, including a Metro line, frequent Bilbobus City buses, one EuskoTran tram line, and the BizkaiBus service which covers surrounding regions and coastal towns. Bilbao has a weekend night bus service, while taxis are also available at the station.

FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Bilbao

FAQs: Take the bus from Madrid to Bilbao with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Bilbao.

Cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Bilbao can start from as little as $43 (€37) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Madrid to Bilbao is $61 (€52); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Madrid to Bilbao is 3 h 55 min to travel the 200 mile (322 km) long trip, with around there are 11 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Madrid to Bilbao leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Madrid to Bilbao leaves at 9: 45 PM.

Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day from Madrid to Bilbao with Alsa or Alsa Supra. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Madrid to Bilbao, you can count on Alsa or Alsa Supra for the best way to get you to Bilbao. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service between Madrid and Bilbao and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, which is located around 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Bilbao from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Madrid to Bilbao is March.

You have options as you can travel to Bilbao from Madrid 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.